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Chamberlain, Eugene Tyler, 1856-1929

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Memorandum from Eugene Tyler Chamberlain to Oscar S. Straus

Memorandum from Eugene Tyler Chamberlain to Oscar S. Straus

Congress has long restricted the transport of cargo and passengers between American ports to American vessels. Hawaiian Governor George Robert Carter has suggested remitting the fine for foreign ships carrying passengers between Honolulu and San Francisco. Commissioner of Navigation Chamberlain believes maintaining the existing practices is the best course.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-23

Creator(s)

Chamberlain, Eugene Tyler, 1856-1929

Letter from Eugene Tyler Chamberlain to William Loeb

Letter from Eugene Tyler Chamberlain to William Loeb

Eugene Tyler Chamberlain informed James Tracey that he believes that Tracey does not need to consider the two trans-Pacific routes since President Roosevelt would certainly wish Tracey to stop at Rome to visit the Pope. The advantages of such a meeting are clear. Chamberlain wishes William Loeb to congratulate Tracey on his appointment and to bring Tracey’s attention to the possible meeting with the Pope.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-07

Creator(s)

Chamberlain, Eugene Tyler, 1856-1929

Letter from Eugene Tyler Chamberlain to William Loeb

Letter from Eugene Tyler Chamberlain to William Loeb

Eugene Tyler Chamberlain writes to William Loeb about the international commission created by the River and Harbor Bill to decide on plans for maintaining the water levels of the Great Lakes. Chamberlain discusses interested parties in the legislation, including the Water Carriers’ Association and the Clergue Corporation in Sault Ste. Marie. He also lists individuals who are knowledgeable on the subject of Great Lake water levels that Loeb and President Roosevelt could contact for further information.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-08

Creator(s)

Chamberlain, Eugene Tyler, 1856-1929

Letter from Eugene Tyler Chamberlain to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Eugene Tyler Chamberlain to Theodore Roosevelt

Eugene Tyler Chamberlain, the Commissioner of Navigation, believes that the Philippine bill before the Senate is discriminatory and not in accord with the Peace Commission at Paris. The bill imposes a tax on foreign vessels conducting inter-island trade, but excludes American and Spanish vessels. Commissioner Chamberlain believes that this is an opportunity to display “friendliness” toward Germany by giving them similar privileges.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-22

Creator(s)

Chamberlain, Eugene Tyler, 1856-1929